The York Catholic family is amazing!
Through your generous support, our school community raised over $4,500 for the Sterling family to help with meals and transportation costs during Danny's recovery from heart surgery.
The Sterlings reported, "We showed Danny the pictures (from the Rosary assembly); he really enjoyed them!"
Anyone still wishing to help can drop off their contribution in an envelope to the YC main office and we will see that the family receives it.
Please continue to keep Danny and the Sterling family in your prayers.
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Please click below to carefully review the Diocese of Harrisburg/York Catholic Middle & High School COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan 2021-22. As COVID-19 guidelines evolve, our school will continue to adapt to the recommendations issued by federal, state, Diocesan, and local entities for our area. Any changes will be communicated through the weekly Irish Eye e-newsletter.
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With the change to the end-of-school-year calendar, next Friday, April 29, is no longer a day off from school. Instead, we will be having an at home Flexible Instruction Day where students will check their Google Classrooms for assignments.
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If you or someone you know are looking for alternate options for your child’s education, be sure to check out York Catholic for students in grades 7-12. York Catholic will host Open House on Wednesday, April 27, by appointment between 6-7:30 PM. Enjoy a private tour to see how YC blends tradition with technology in the classroom as you make a decision about your child’s education for the 2022-23 school year. Attendees should request a visitation time for Open House by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, please contact David Butler at dbutler@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x354.
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The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is hosting "Night at the Races" sponsored by Tempstar Staffing on Saturday, May 7, at YC. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Post time is 6:15 PM. Join us for 8 simulcast horse races, silent auction, raffles, rip tickets, and all you can eat food and beverages with catering by GingerBabies for $40 per person or $75 per couple.
Fun sponsorship opportunities are available. You can buy a table, name a race, and name your horse(s). Dress is casual. This event is for ages 21+.
Please support one of our biggest fundraising events and come prepared to play and have fun while supporting YC Athletics.
Click here for the flyer.
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
Click here for a ticket order form.
Click here to donate needed items for the event through your Amazon account.
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Win $1,000 for York Catholic during Give Local York!
Give Local York is back Friday, May 6, and The White Rose Leadership Institute wants you to be a Donor for a Day! Tell us why York Catholic earns your support and you could win YC an extra $1,000 on Give Local York Big Give Day!
How to enter:
Between now and May 4, post your “I Give Local to” selfie or photo on your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter and explain: If you had $1,000 to donate on May 6, which participating organization would you give it to and why?
Make sure to use the hashtags #givelocalyork and #donorforaday so Give Local York can find your post!
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Here’s some sample language you can use in your post!
Facebook:
Instagram:
Give Local York is back on May 6! I’ll be giving local to York Catholic Middle & High School because [WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU]. You can be a #donorforaday too on May 6 through #givelocalyork.
Twitter:
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Service Hours for the 2021-2022 school year are due soon!
The 7th through 11th grade hours are due Monday, April 25.
Corporal works of mercy are an important part of Christian life, and our life as a YC community. Students should keep an eye out for service opportunities from now until the due dates if you are in need of doing a bit more.
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The National Honor Society will be collecting new and gently used children's books for the Children's Aid Society April 18-22. These books can be picture books for toddlers and young children or chapter books aimed towards older children. There will be a box in the lobby where students can drop off their donations before or after school. All donated books support NHS secretary Hannah Pajtis's Girl Scout Gold Award project "Betterment Through Books" which works to combat low literacy rates among children in poverty. The National Honor Society and the Children's Aid Society greatly appreciate all donations and thank you for your support.
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Students who registered for the PSAT 10 are reminded to be at York Catholic this Saturday, April 23, by 7:30 AM to take the exam. Students will be ready for pick-up at 11 AM.
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Green Shirt Day
The YC Stewards of the Earth Club are encouraging students to spend a dollar to wear a green shirt in honor of Earth Day on Friday, April 22. Money will be collected in homeroom and will go towards sponsoring polar bears. In previous years, we have adopted 2 manatees (2017), 3 red pandas (2018), and 2 lion cubs (2019).
Earth Day Clean-up at YC
We will have our Earth Day Campus Clean-up on Saturday, April 23, from 10 AM-12 noon at YC. Students should meet on the front lawn by the main parking lot. We'll be walking around the school grounds cleaning up litter and trash, so good shoes and proper clothing are recommended. Service hours will be given to those who participate. Students do not need to sign-up.
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York Catholic’s Diversity Club invites all YC students and families to join the Race Against Racism Saturday, April 23, from 2-4 PM at York Catholic. This race is being held in partnership with the YWCA of Harrisburg to promote respect and kindness among all individuals. Wear an orange t-shirt and join us!
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Instruments and voices come together as students perform at York Catholic’s Spring Concerts.
The High School Concert on Sunday, April 24, at 2 PM will feature Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and Brass Choir.
The Middle School Concert on Monday, April 25, at 7 PM will feature Middle School Chorus and Middle School Band. Admission is free.
A dress rehearsal for all participants will be held Thursday, April 21, from 3:15-5:30 PM.
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Over 250 students receive art instruction at York Catholic and are exposed to pencil drawing, canvas painting, marker designs, portraits, linoleum block prints, watercolors, charcoal drawings, sculpture and 3-D design. These art students are hosting a public display of their work at the school April 25-27 from 9 AM-3 PM. Students in grades 7-11 are showing their work completed during this school year, while students in grade 12 are showing a compilation of their work from throughout their school career.
Senior art students will be recognized at the art show reception Sunday, April 24, at 3:30 PM after the Spring Concert.
Featured artwork on right by Bethany Weaver '22.
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College Information Night |
Junior students and their parents are invited to attend College Information Night on Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 PM at YC. Details on the college application process, the senior timeline, the SCOIR guidance system, and information on our Guaranteed Admission agreements with seven universities in our region will be discussed by Mr. Rouse, YC College and Career Counselor. Please email him at mrouse@yorkcatholic.org if you plan to attend and provide the names and number of family members attending.
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Senior Survey
Graduating seniors are reminded to complete the Senior Survey by April 22 as this information is very important for Graduation Week activities. Seniors should have all of their college documents ready to go in order to complete this form. All seniors must complete the form, regardless of their plans after graduation. Parents do not have access to the YC Google drive. Click the button below for the form. If students have any questions about the form, they should see Mr. Rouse in the College and Career Guidance Office.
Scholarships Received
All Seniors were asked to take all of their acceptance letters and scholarship award letters to the College and Career Guidance Office by Monday, May 2, for inclusion in the graduation booklet. We will make a copy for you and you can keep the original. This information is also used for our school statistics. We will honor their accomplishments by acknowledging the acceptances and scholarships at various functions and celebrations at the end of the school year. We are proud of our seniors!
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Anyone wishing to send a senior a congratulatory carnation may order it from April 11-24 for the cost of $1 each. Any parent, grandparent or friend may click the button below to fill out an order form. National Honor Society members will distribute the flowers on Tuesday, May 10.
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Senior Celebration Letters |
In preparation for the Senior Luncheon on May 16, please don’t forget to mail congratulatory cards and letters, as well as a 3x5, 4x6, or 5x7 photo of your child (when he or she was younger than age 5) into the main office. Please be sure to label the photo with your child’s name on the back of the photo. Please be sure not to enclose the photo in the same envelope as a card or letter. We want to preserve the privacy of the cards and letters. All items should be placed in one large envelope and delivered to York Catholic by Monday, May 9.
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Any student who is registered for the 2022-2023 school year at York Catholic, is a musician, dancer, or interested in color guard, should sign up for Marching Band!
YC students who are instrumentalists need to play at least at an intermediate level. Students who are new to York Catholic need to audition in person or provide an audition recording. The audition will require the student to play two different scales of their choice and a selection from a private lesson piece or concert piece. In-person audition dates are Friday, May 13, from 3:15-6:30 PM and Saturday, May 14, from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Please email Ms. Mezza to schedule an audition time at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org.
New YC students who wish to join the color guard must audition in August during New Member Band Camp.
Click the button below to sign-up for Marching Band and Color Guard by May 25.
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Congratulations Athletic All-Stars |
Left to right: Paige O'Brien, Luke Forjan, Drew Kile, Brady Walker, Meredith Smith, John Forjan |
Congratulations to our winter athletes who have been named to the YAIAA Division III Coaches All-Star teams:
Boys Basketball
Luke Forjan - Player of the Year and 1st Team
John Forjan - 2nd Team
Brady Walker - 2nd Team
Girls Basketball
Drew Kile - 2nd Team
Paige O’Brien - Honorable Mention
Meredith Smith - Honorable Mention
Congratulations to our winter athletes who have been named to the YAIAA GameTimePA All-Star teams (all divisions):
Boys Basketball
Luke Forjan - 1st Team
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The SportsLeader program, which has primarily been devoted to virtue formation through athletics, has created an expanded model to serve an entire school, parish, and/or community. This new program has a new yet familiar name: Virtue=Strength. This program is an enhancement to the SportsLeader program, yet separate as it is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body.
Click below for the Virtue=Strength parent newsletter that helps reinforce virtue formation at home.
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Partner school students in grades 1-6 are invited to Futures Games at York Catholic! Come out and be part of the team as you cheer for your future school! Partner students can spend time with the varsity players and coaches, listen to coach’s pre-game instruction, participate in team prayer, sit together to cheer on the team, and pose with the team for a picture.
Girls Lacrosse – April 21 at 5 PM. Arrive by 4:15 PM.
NEW TIME!
Baseball – April 25 at 4:15 PM. Arrive by 3:45 PM (at Memorial Park’s Hoffman Stadium).
Softball – April 25 at 4:15 PM. Arrive by 3:45 PM.
Boys Lacrosse – April 28 at 6:30 PM. Arrive by 6 PM.
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Those Box Tops are Valuable! |
Please check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logos.
If your box top is marked with the logo to the left, please cut it out and send it to school.
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If it is labeled with the box top logo to the right, please scan your receipt.
Click the button below for more information and to download the Box Tops for Education app to scan your receipt. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice.
Box Tops for Education is the major fundraiser for Middle School Student Council and Middle School activities. You don't have to buy anything or sell anything! Please try to join forces with friends, family, and neighbors to collect or scan as many box tops as possible.
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If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.
York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.
You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click below to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.
It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the box below and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture, and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!
The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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Over the past year, York Catholic has been busy behind the scenes to ensure our vision for Phase II of the Grow Today, Impact Tomorrow Capital Campaign comes to fruition. This summer, we will renovate the Middle School and install new bleachers and a press box at the stadium. In Summer 2023, we will relocate our Grotto to a more prominent space between the High School and Middle School and add a Rosary Walk.
We are excited to announce that we are less than $1 million away from reaching our $4.5 million goal! In order to raise the remainder of the funds for Phase II, we need the support of our alumni, parents, and community. There are many ways you can give to the campaign including a one time gift or through a pledge over multiple years. There are also several naming opportunities available to recognize the generosity of donors:
Rosary Walk
Donors contributing $5,000+ will be recognized on our Rosary Walk through a Prayer Bead stone. This beautiful new Rosary Walk will be stationed in the relocated Grotto.
Stadium Facilities
Brand new bleachers will be installed at our Athletic Stadium. Contributions of $1,000 will purchase one bleacher seat* or a bleacher section can be donated for $75,000.
*Please note, the honor of naming the bleacher seat does not guarantee admission to events or reserve the actual seat.
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St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist Catholic School is hosting a Fiesta on April 23 from 6-10 PM in the Capitani Social Hall. You can purchase tickets for $65 for this dinner and live auction event by visiting www.tinyurl.com/SJBFiestaTickets or by calling 717-235-3525.
St. Rose
St. Rose Elementary School’s Winter Gala has been rescheduled for May 14 at 6 PM at the Out Door Country Club. The event features dinner, silent auction, DJ, and more. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at https://www.saintroseoflimayorkpa.org/ or by calling the school at 717-792-0889.
St. Joseph
The St. Joseph Carnival is June 14-18 from 5-10 PM. There are two shifts each day where volunteers are needed, 5:00-7:30 PM and 7:30-10:00 PM. To sign-up for a time, visit https://www.sjy.org/carnival-volunteers.
If you purchased $1000 or more with the St. Joseph York Scrip program, please click here for the Scrip Scholarship form to help offset your York Catholic tuition. Forms are due to the parish office by April 30.
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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